Now ask yourself, if all the companies promise such good services, why are there annoying low quality websites? Who made those designs? The same companies that appear in the search results. So how do you filter out the bad apples to get to the right companies? The crucial thing to know before hiring a company is whether they will deliver what they promised.

Here are some factors to consider before hiring any company:

1. Portfolio

All companies show their best websites in the portfolio section. It can help you judge the creativity quotient of your team. This area displays actual client work and accurately reflects a company’s design experience. Make sure the overall style of the web designer in your portfolio matches your requirements. Review the websites displayed in your portfolio to make sure they are easy to use, error-free, and load fast.

2.Experience

The agency under consideration should have considerable experience with WordPress, eCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, and other similar technologies. Check if the designer, who will actually work on your site, is well versed in all web technologies. If the project requires flash for an animated clip, the designer must be able to do that.

3. Chronology

Each project has a deadline or time range within which they must be completed. Most companies show that they are committed to delivering their projects on time. The completion time does not depend on the simplicity of the project. Every site, whether simple or complex, needs at least 2-3 weeks to go through all the processes from the analysis stage to the testing phase. If someone claims that they can deliver the project to you in 2 or 3 days, be suspicious. Hire someone who demands adequate time relative to the requirements of the project.

4. Customer Service

The competition doesn’t care if they can’t respond to calls or emails in a timely manner. If they ignore their customers during business hours, they are likely to miss the deadline and may not be able to provide better after-sales services. Prefer a company that provides 24/7 customer service.

5. Communication skills

Communication plays a vital role along with website design and programming. Just stay away from anyone who can’t communicate well and reply late. You can assess your communicative efficiency through initial calls, emails, or proposals.

6. Standard service

All companies promise that they will provide clients with proper marketing strategy along with design/development solutions. General service means that they will offer other digital solutions like SEO, e-commerce, mobile compatibility, and social media marketing to help your business succeed online. You need to find an agency that consists of a team of experts for each promised service.

These are the few qualities that a good web design company should possess. Avoid the companies that offer the lowest rates but are not clear on the progress of the development of the project. Instead, select one that meets your budget and technical requirements.